Austin DeFreitas of Woodbridge was the offensive MVP of the Irvine World News all-city team. ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Kevin Norman, Northwood, QB – Norman, a senior, was chosen as the Pacific Coast League offensive MVP and first team all-CIF after passing for 1,710 yards and 20 touchdowns and rushing for 1,093 yards and 17 touchdowns. "Kevin ran the show in our spread offense," Coach Rick Curtis said. "He was the first quarterback in our school's history to pass for over 1,000 yards and rush for over 1,000 yards in the same season. Kevin was an exciting player and his leadership, determination and skills willed us to many victories." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Jassiem Jenkins, University, RB - Jenkins, a senior, was named first team all-Pacific Coast League rushing for 867 yards and catching 14 passes for 155 yards. Jenkins, who also played defensive back, averaged 8.8 yards per carry and scored nine touchdowns. "He was amazing," Coach Mark Cunningham said. "Although small in stature, he was a big-time player. He could literally cut on a dime. He also played through injury the last three games." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Chase Alibrando, University, RB - Alibrando, a junior, was University's power back and finished with 861 yards rushing and eight touchdowns. Alibrando, who also played linebacker, was named second team all-league. "Chase was our biggest surprise this past season," Uni Coach Mark Cunningham said. "We knew he would be a returning starter on defense, but had no idea that he would develop into the running back he did." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Christian McCrossan, Irvine, WR - McCrossan, a senior, led Irvine in catches, finishing with 28 for 303 yards and five touchdowns. McCrossan was picked first team all-Pacific Coast League. "Christian's personal growth over the last 12 months has been amazing," Coach Erik Terry said. "His maturity and self-confidence led to some amazing things on the field and he emerged into the dynamic player we always knew he was capable of being." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Nick White, Beckman, WR - White, a junior, was second team all-league for the Patriots. "Nick is one of the most athletic players on our team and was one of our main threats when we threw the ball.," said Coach Ken Mushinskie. "He has good height at 6-2 and his speed makes him a potent target that can not only go up and get the ball, but can make plays after the catch. We are definitely excited to have him back next year." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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David Patterson, Woodbridge, OL - Patterson, a senior, is one of the best lineman to play at Woodbridge, according to Coach Rick Gibson. "David will go down as one of the three best linemen we have had," Gibson said. "The other two played in the NFL (Alex Parsons and Doug Neinhuis). His versatility, quickness and strength make him a force. His leadership was instrumental for this team's success." Patterson was named first team all-league and all-CIF. ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Charlie Bollard, Northwood, OL – Bollard, a senior, was named first team all-Pacific Coast League after playing well on both sides of the ball. "Charlie is truly a success story and one that all football players should look at as they enter high school to play football," Coach Rick Curtis said. "He worked extremely hard for four years to get his shot at playing on Friday nights. And once he got his chance, he took full advantage of his opportunities." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Jacob Lehner, Beckman, OL - Lehner, a senior, was first team all-league for the Patriots. "Jacob Lehnerwas the foundation of the line on both sides of the ball. "He rarely came off the field and he always played with a true passion for the game," said Coach Ken Mushinskie. "One of the hardest workers on our team, Jacob led by example both on and off the football field." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Matt Blackburn, Northwood, OL - Blackburn played center and linebacker for the Timberwolves and was named first team all-Pacific Coast League and all-CIF. He ended the year with 91 tackles on defense. "Matt excelled at solidifying our offensive line," Northwood Coach Rick Curtis said. "He also stepped up each week on defense for us. As a team captain, he showed outstanding leadership skills through his consistent play and determination." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Evan Dossett, Irvine, OL - Dossett, a senior, played on the offensive and defensive lines for Irvine. He was named second team all-Pacific Coast league after recording 33 tackles, causing two fumbles and recovering two fumbles on defense. "Evan really sunk his heart into becoming the best football player he could be and it paid off as he was force on both the offensive and defensive line this year," Irvine Coach Erik Terry said. ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Keyvan Aminzadeh, University, UTILITY - Aminzadeh, was named second team all-league, being a two-way starter and multi threat for Uni. The senior rushed for 612 yards and four touchdowns, caught 25 passes for 314 yards and three touchdowns, made 60 tackles and had one interception and was also a top return man. "He blocked a punt and returned a kickoff for a touchdown," Coach Mark Cunningham said. "He averaged 7.7 yards per carry. He did a lot for our team." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Jonathan Albright, Northwood, WR - Albright, a senior, earned first team all-Pacific Coast League and all-CIF honors after leading Northwood with 55 receptions for 585 yards and 10 touchdowns. "Jonathan really developed into a major offensive threat," Coach Rick Curtis said. "His speed and route running ability enabled him to make some tremendous catches and to become Kevin Norman's favorite target all over the field and especially in the red zone." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Nathan Nellessen, Northwood, K - Nellessen, a senior and three-year starter, converted five field goals and 36 extra points and earned honorable mention all-PCL honors this season. "There will be a huge void to fill on our special teams units," Coach Rick Curtis said. "Nathan holds numerous kicking records for Northwood. He is a tireless worker and one who no doubt will continue his kicking career on the collegiate level." ROD VEAL, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Woodbridge's football team looked to Austin DeFreitas to carry the offensive load this year.

DeFreitas came through in a big way, rushing for 2,111 yards on 325 carries, which was second best in the county and became the first Warrior to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season.

He scored 21 touchdowns and also hauled in 14 catches for 202 yards.

The 6-foot-1, 198-pound junior, the all-city offensive MVP, helped lead Woodbridge into the semifinal round of the CIF Southern Division playoffs. The Warriors lost to eventual CIF champion Corona del Mar, 25-0.

"I thought we did pretty good," DeFreitas said. "I thought we could have made it to the CIF (finals) game but we didn't. That was our goal, we didn't really get it but I think our team did well this year.

"We really improved and we had some kids step up and we found some new young players for next year."

Woodbridge Coach Rick Gibson went into the season with a plan to make DeFreitas the focal point of the offense and he delivered.

"He has great vision and the ability to play smash mouth or finesse football," Gibson said. "He had a record amount of rushing attempts as well as the record amount of yardage gained."

DeFretitas earned first team all-league and received all-CIF honors as well.

DeFreitas didn't waste any time serving notice that he would be one of the top rushers in the country. He rushed for 277 yards against Garden Grove in the second week of the season, scoring two touchdowns. He also rushed for a school record 309 yards against Irvine, scoring four touchdowns.

The effort broke the Woodbridge school record of 299 yards rushing held by Shane Harris in 1998.

"I knew from the start I could do it because my body felt good and my team helped me a lot with the downfield blocking and the blocking by my fullbacks," DeFreitas said. "They all contributed to my success."

So have his former coaches with the Irvine Chargers and his high school coaches, DeFreitas said.

"Those coaches have really helped me," he said.

DeFreitas, who is now playing with the Woodbridge basketball team.is already looking forward to contributing next year on the football field.

But he has special memories of this past season.

"This year has been amazing, we have really grown together as a family," DeFreitas said.

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